Accidents will happen Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈæksədənts/ /ˈwɪɫ/, /wəɫ/ /ˈhæpən

AK-suh-dents wil HAP-uhn

UK

ˈæksɪdənts/ /wˈɪl/ /hˈæpən

AK-si-dents wil HAP-uhn

Definition

This expression means that mistakes, mishaps, or bad events are a normal part of life and sometimes can't be avoided.

Usage & Nuances

Used to comfort someone after a mistake or minor mishap, often to say that no one is perfect. Informal, friendly. Not for serious disasters. Often follows a small accident, especially with kids: 'Don't worry, accidents will happen.' Close alternatives: 'these things happen', 'it's okay, it happens.'

• Spanish: los accidentes ocurren - las cosas pasan
• Portuguese (BR): acidentes acontecem - imprevistos acontecem
• Portuguese (PT): os acidentes acontecem - imprevistos acontecem
• Chinese (Simplified): 意外总会发生 - 事故难免
• Chinese (Traditional): 意外總會發生 - 事故難免
• Hindi: दुर्घटनाएँ हो जाती हैं - हादसे हो ही जाते हैं
• Arabic: الحوادث تحصل - الأمور تحدث
• Bengali: দুর্ঘটনা ঘটেই থাকে - এমনটা হতেই পারে
• Russian: аварии случаются - несчастные случаи бывают
• Japanese: 事故は起こるものだ - 仕方がない
• Vietnamese: tai nạn là khó tránh - sự cố thì sẽ có lúc xảy ra
• Korean: 사고는 일어나기 마련이다 - 사고는 항상 발생할 수 있다
• Turkish: kazalar olur - kazalar her an olabilir
• Urdu: حادثے ہو جاتے ہیں - یہ سب ہوتا رہتا ہے
• Indonesian: kecelakaan bisa terjadi - kecelakaan memang terjadi

Example Sentences

Don't worry, accidents will happen sometimes.

basic

Even if you are careful, accidents will happen.

basic

My mom always tells me that accidents will happen.

basic

Hey, it's okay—accidents will happen, so don't stress about the broken glass.

natural

Kids are messy, and accidents will happen no matter what you do.

natural

You dropped your lunch? Oh well, accidents will happen! Let's clean it up.

natural